For those seeking classic Vermont hotel lodging close to Montpelier, the Tucker Hill Inn in the beautiful Mad River Valley is the perfect hotel choice for Montpelier lodging.  The Mad River Valley comprises the classic Vermont towns of Waitsfield, Fayston and Warren and the resort areas of Sugarbush & Mad River Glen with their spectacular mountain scenery and is just 30 minutes from the Montpelier area. Quaint, yet quietly sophisticated the Mad River Valley offers a wide array of outdoor activities, scenic drives and wonderful restaurants.  The drive along Route 100, a Vermont Scenic Byway from the Montpelier area to the Mad River Valley is simply spectacular, particularly during peak fall foliage.

Mad River Valley Farmers Market

Every Saturday morning from mid May to late October the local Mad River Valley farmers and talented Montpelier area artisans, gather to share their stories and their original produce and goods.  The colorful tents, live music and spacious marketplace never fails to attract the Waitsfield lodging visitor

Antiquing, Artisan Stores and Retail Therapy in the Mad River Valley

Less than five minutes from Tucker Hill, visitors to the Mad River Valley lodging at the Inn will find an array of shops which will delight both the casual and serious shopper with their unique apparel and gift items. Be sure to check out our favorites:  Mad River Glass and Luminosity Studios with its beautiful selection of hand blown glass,  Not Just Blackboards where Karla will help you design the perfect board for your home and The Green Mountain Workshop with its wonderful selection of hand-crafted furniture.  Other favorites include The Artisan Gallery, The Collection and The Store where you will find one of a kind gifts and Vermont goods.

Mad River Valley Restaurants

Home to a wide range of food establishments from award winning Wine Spectator restaurants to small cafes and casual dining restaurants where the emphasis is on locally grown produce (Vermont Fresh Network and Vermont Localvore) and good home-baked fare. Within 5 minutes of Tucker Hill, you will find no fewer than 10 restaurants and with the New England Culinary Institute based in Montpelier, you can rest assured that there is no shortage of talented chefs in the Mad River Valley lodging area.

Spas & Salons

Pampering can certainly be a part of your Mad River Valley vacation!  The Alta Day Spa in Warren Vermont is a relaxing and wonderful full service spa, just a short drive if you're lodging at the Inn and Mad River Massage can relax even the most stressed or exhausted body!

Scenic Drives, Walks, Vermont Covered Bridges and Vermont Fall Foliage

Tucker Hill Inn is just five minutes drive from two beautiful Vermont covered bridges, both crossing the Mad River and there are no fewer than 13 Vermont covered bridges within a one hour drive of the Inn.  Scenic drives, cycle rides and walks dominate the Green Mountain area and the Appalachian Gap, Roxbury Gap and Lincoln Gap are all just a few minutes away.  Vermont fall foliage does not get any better than drives over these scenic highways.  The Mad River Path Association maintains hiking trails throughout the area including the Millbrook Trail which runs right behind the Inn itself.